Warren Heritage Society presents Historic Hikes with Next Bend Adventures!

Explore the forgotten story of one of Warren County’s most fascinating historic landscapes: Belmont Vineyards and Fruit Farm, once located in the Blue Ridge near Front Royal. This guided History Hike will introduce participants to the story of Marcus Blakemore Buck, a member of a prominent Front Royal family who established Belmont Vineyards in the mid-19th century. Along the way, hikers will learn about Belmont’s role in Warren County’s agricultural, industrial, and wine-making <a href="http://history.

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Guides from Next Bend Adventures will lead each hike, bringing together historical storytelling, ecological knowledge, and hands-on nature literacy. Their approach emphasizes safe, thoughtful, and respectful exploration of the trail. Next Bend Adventures trains its guides through a rigorous guide-training process and follows high standards rooted in safety, trail respect, ecological awareness, and professional outdoor <a href="http://leadership.

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After the Hike: Vinicola Wine Bar

After the trail experience, participants are invited to continue the conversation and community connection at Vinicola on Main Street, the official post-hike destination for the History Hike program. Vinicola offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with food and drink options for all ages, making it a natural gathering place after a morning or afternoon on the <a href="http://trail.

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As part of this partnership, Vinicola is curating a special trail-inspired food and wine experience featuring hyper-local Virginia wines paired with an off-menu plate of food. The pairing, tentatively titled “A Walk in the Woods,” is designed to extend the spirit of the hike into a relaxed Main Street setting. Registered hike participants will also receive 10% off food and drink at <a href="http://Vinicola.

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